1697804 Brush Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta brush retainer for the starting system, holding the starter motor brushes in position against the commutator. It is listed for TWD1630 series, TID162 series and TAMD engines. Correct brush retention is what maintains consistent electrical contact under cranking load.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TWD1630P
• Volvo Penta TWD1630PP
• Volvo Penta TWD1630V
• Volvo Penta TID162AG
• Volvo Penta TID162AGP
• Volvo Penta TID162AP
• Volvo Penta TID162APB
• Volvo Penta TD164KAE
• Volvo Penta TAMD162C-C
• Volvo Penta TAMD162A
• Volvo Penta TAMD162B
• Volvo Penta TAMD162C
• Volvo Penta TAMD162C-B
• Volvo Penta TAD1630P
• Volvo Penta TAD1630PB
• Volvo Penta TAMD163A-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD163P-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD165A
• Volvo Penta TAMD165C

• Engine Family: TWD, TID, TD, TAMD, TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• Starter-motor brush holder and retaining component
• Maintains correct brush alignment and spring loading
• Used with coil springs 1697805
• Designed for the original high-current starter assembly
• Requires inspection of brushes, commutator and insulation during service
• Engine type: Volvo Penta 16-litre diesel

🔌 Function

The brush retainer locates the brushes and their springs so they bear on the commutator with the correct pressure. That steady contact pressure is what transfers current into the rotating armature.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Slow, weak or intermittent cranking from poor brush contact
• Excessive arcing or sparking at the commutator
• Brushes worn unevenly or sticking in their holders
• Cracked, distorted or burnt retainer body
• Carbon dust build-up and blackening inside the starter

🛠️ Service Notes

• At 0.521 kg this is a substantially heavier brush-retainer assembly than the lighter versions elsewhere in this range — confirm it matches the high-current 16-litre starter before ordering
• Renew coil springs 1697805 at the same time; spring tension is what holds brush contact pressure, and tired springs are a common cause of poor cranking

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 1697805 - brush coil spring
• 1697795 - related carbon brush set
• 1698136 - starter bearing shield
• 1697786 - starter pinion

Other-Brand OEM Numbers

• Bosch: 2 004 336 051

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging